Senior Biosecurity Officer

4 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity (PBPI) - The PBPI Program has an integral role in delivering BQ's vision of leading the delivery of innovative, customer focused biosecurity services for Queensland. The Program's goal is to protect Queensland's agricultural industries, environment and communities from plant pests and diseases, and facilitate trade in high quality, safe agricultural products.

Our Senior Biosecurity Officers are leaders in protecting Queensland's industries and environment. In this role, you will take responsibility for conducting and supervising field-based activities, managing biosecurity risks, ensuring legislative compliance, and supporting trade facilitation. You will work closely with stakeholders to provide expert advice, promote responsible practices, and oversee emergency response efforts.

Key Activities Include

  • Lead delivery of relevant sections of the Operational work plan including surveillance, inspections, and audits to detect, manage, and respond to biosecurity risks such as plant pests, diseases, and chemical misuse.
  • Provide technical advice to stakeholders, promote compliance with biosecurity and chemical use legislation, and support trade facilitation through inspections and certification schemes.
  • Conduct compliance assessments across a diverse range of industry stakeholders, prepare technical reports, and assist in preparing briefs of evidence for cases of serious non-compliance.
  • Oversee the administration and enforcement of legislation such as the Biosecurity Act 2014, Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Act 1988, Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966 and relevant sections of the Drugs Misuse Act 1981
  • Mentor and support team members, fostering a safety and professional development within the team.
  • Participate in emergency response efforts, including fieldwork in remote areas

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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